Assesses the health and safety of the community and ensures services are available to address needs. Environment and Public Health/ Safety More information: - Mental health services include screening, counseling, medication, referrals, and aftercare - Dental care is provided through school and community-based programs - Offers case management, support, and referrals for individuals with developmental disabilities - Family planning programs provide pregnancy testing, counseling, and referrals for prenatal care - Provides transportation to and from medical appointments for individuals with Medical Assistance - Communicable disease services include screenings and vaccinations - Inspects food facilities, recreational sites, health facilities, daycares, and schools - Monitors public water supply, waste disposal, and pollution standards for air and noise - Identifies and supervises medical assistance personal care programs - Issues certified copies of birth and death certificates - Organizes rabies clinics, adult daycare programs, and tobacco use prevention and cessation classes

Enforces laws, ensures the safety and welfare of the public, and works to prevent and stop crime. Law Enforcement More information: - Sponsors neighborhood watch programs - Engraving services available to make recovery of stolen items easier - Police Explorers offers opportunities for youth to gain experience in law enforcement

Provides support for military families affected by domestic violence. Domestic Violence Support Services More information: - Services include crisis intervention, support groups, and information on reporting options

Provides fire, rescue, and emergency services. Fire and Rescue Services More information: - Offers CPR training and fire safety programs for schools - Distributes specialized smoke detectors for hearing impaired residents at no cost

Offers support services for pregnant women and families. Maternal and Child Health More information: - Includes case management, in-home visits, teen childbirth classes, and parenting education - Conducts at-home lead level assessments and lead poison prevention programs - Provides access to low-cost safety products to prevent unintentional injuries to children

Provides affordable health services for residents of Charles County. Community Health Services More information: - Includes maternal and child health services, immunizations, dental services, and women's health - Offers family planning, emergency contraception, home visits, and STD testing - Case management, in-home medical evaluation, personal care, and screenings available - Provides programs for breast and cervical cancer, developmental disabilities, and HIV/AIDS - Mental health services include psychiatric evaluations, testing, therapy, and medication monitoring - Substance use disorder services include assessment, outpatient treatment, and Naloxone training - Environmental Health enforces regulations, conducts inspections, and issues permits as appropriate - Issues birth and death certificates - Operates a seasonal flu hotline

Enforces laws, ensures the safety and welfare of the public, and works to prevent and stop crime. Law Enforcement More information: - Sponsors neighborhood watch programs - Engraving services available to make recovery of stolen items easier - Police Explorers offers opportunities for youth to gain experience in law enforcement

Provides mobile community healthcare and wellness programs. Health Education/Prevention More information: - Include primary care, dental services, baby care, women's wellness exams, and mammograms - Offers cholesterol screenings, smoking cessation resources, and stress management services - Workshops, childbirth education, nutritional counseling, and yoga classes available

Provides services and supports for individuals and families affected by domestic violence. Domestic Violence Support More information: - Includes a 24-hour crisis line, emergency housing, counseling, support groups, and education - Crisis case-management services available to connect clients with community resources - Operates the Family Justice Center, a one-stop for survivors of domestic violence

Offers screening and assessment services related to substance use and mental health. Mental Health Assessment and Treatment More information: - Provides referrals for assessment, drug education, and treatment - Follow-up case management available - Coordinates prevention groups in schools

Offers a safety education program for 2nd grade students that covers fire, traffic, water, and pedestrian safety skills. Safety Education More information: - Provides resources for fire setting intervention and other life safety programs

Offers healthy living education services that include information on nutrition, physical activity, sun safety, cancer, smoking prevention and quitting, and heart health. Helplines and Information

Provides education and training on child passenger safety laws, car seat selection, and usage. Child Passenger Safety Education More information: - Coordinates community events regarding child passenger safety

Offers fire education, prevention, suppression, and rescue. Fire Services More information: - Distributes free smoke alarms to households with lower incomes

Works to prevent lead poisoning, reduce asthma disparity, and promote safety in the home. Lead Poisoning and Asthma Prevention More information: - Includes inspections, legal enforcement, case management, and community education - Distribues free carbon monoxide detectors - Provides referrals for smoke detectors, fire safety planning, and carbon monoxide inspections

Provides emergency services and safety education programs. Public Health and Safety More information: - Includes emergency fire, ambulance, and paramedic services - Offers free home inspections and smoke detector donations - Hosts a safety education program for juvenile fire setters

Works to prevent lead poisoning, reduce asthma disparity, and promote safety in the home. Lead Poisoning and Asthma Prevention More information: - Includes inspections, legal enforcement, case management, and community education - Distribues free carbon monoxide detectors - Provides referrals for smoke detectors, fire safety planning, and carbon monoxide inspections

Enforces laws, ensures the safety and welfare of the public, and works to prevent and stop crime. Law Enforcement More information: - Sponsors neighborhood watch programs - Engraving services available to make recovery of stolen items easier - Police Explorers offers opportunities for youth to gain experience in law enforcement

Provides an interactive online education program that teaches children about safety on and offline. Child Safety Education

Provides various programs at select low-income apartment communities in Washington, D.C. Social Services More information: - Includes camping, arts and crafts, music, dance, field trips, fitness, fishing, swimming, and sports - Offers tutoring, academic clubs, computer training, scouting, etiquette classes, and mentorship - Refers to other community resources as needed

Organizes a group of volunteers to help with fires, rescues, and teach kids about fire safety. Disaster Services More information: - Distributes free smoke detectors to the community

Enforces laws, ensures the safety and welfare of the public, and works to prevent and stop crime. Law Enforcement More information: - Sponsors neighborhood watch programs - Engraving services available to make recovery of stolen items easier - Police Explorers offers opportunities for youth to gain experience in law enforcement

Enforces laws, ensures the safety and welfare of the public, and works to prevent and stop crime. Law Enforcement More information: - Sponsors neighborhood watch programs - Engraving services available to make recovery of stolen items easier - Police Explorers offers opportunities for youth to gain experience in law enforcement

Offers childbirth classes on a variety of topics. Childbirth Education More information: - Covers topics like labor, breastfeeding, infant care, infant and child CPR, and cesarean preparation - A sibling class is offered for children expecting a new sibling - Provides recommendations for baby products

Offers a variety of public health services to the community. Public Health More information: - Includes reproductive health services, immunizations, screenings, and rabies vaccination clinics - Inspects and licenses restaurants, food processing plants, trailer parks, foster homes, and pools - Provides assistance with online health insurance applications and navigating Medicaid benefits - Issues permits for residential wells and sewage systems - Monitors communicable diseases and air and water quality - Offers health education and wellness programs to the community